Two New Bass Heads from Carvin

B1500 (Click for a close-up)

Carvin has intrduced the new B1500 "mono block" bass head, delivering 700w at 8 Ohms, 1250w at 4 Ohms and 1900w at 2 Ohms. If 1900 watts is more than you need, then Carvin offers the B500 with the same tone, but delivering 225w at 8 Ohms, 350w at 4 Ohms and 500w at 2 Ohms.

Tone shaping is achieved from 4 discrete class A gain stages yielding harmonically rich bass tones. Besides the boutique signature flat response, these amps are equipped with 6 EQ controls for tone sculpting. The heads also features front panel and foot switchable MUTE which allows tuning and changing of basses.

Features:

• Active and Passive front panel input gain switch
• SUB BASS, BASS, LOW MID, MID, HIGH MID, and TREBLE EQ controls
• Signal MUTE front panel switch-- use optional FS22 footswitch
• Internal OPTO CLIP activated limiter
• Preamp DRIVE and master VOLUME controls
• DIRECT OUT balanced XLR & LEVEL control with "Pre-Post" preamp and "Ground Lift" switches
• EFFECT LOOP switchable by front panel switch or FS22 footswitch
• TUNER output jack independent of MUTE switch
• High current SPEAKON connectors and 1/4 speaker jacks
• Premium construction features metal control bushings and shafts
• Surface Mount Technology (SMT) for component "shake-proof" reliability
• 19" 3U all steel chassis with Chrome knobs
• Made in San Diego, CA. USA

The B1500 carried a list price of $1595 and is sold direct from Carvin's web site for $799.99. The B500 lists for $995, and is currently selling direct for $519.99.